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Job Details
Job Title: Cloud Architect / Microservices Architect
Location: Onsite at Pleasant Prairie, WI
Please note this isn't a pure DevOps role the candidates are expected to be familiar with Java SpringBoot development and familiar with how Kubernetes works.
Role Overview We're seeking an experienced Cloud /Microservices Architect to provide technical leadership for our client's complex microservices environment. The ideal candidate will combine deep Java development expertise with cloud-native architecture skills and the ability to drive engineering excellence across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and implement scalable, secure, and resilient microservices using Java Springboot and Tomcat
- Provide technical leadership and guidance in a complex environment with approximately 250 microservices
- Ensure implementation adheres to best practices for Kubernetes/OpenShift and Istio service mesh
- Develop secure container images ("golden images") utilizing RedHat ACS or Jfrog X-ray
- Optimize existing microservices for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement CI/CD pipelines using Tekton, GitOps/ArgoCD
- Mentor team members on cloud-native design patterns and best practices
- Design and implement monitoring and logging solutions using Elastic
Required Skills & Experience
- 7 years of experience with Java development, with strong proficiency in Spring/Springboot frameworks
- 3 years of experience with containerization and Kubernetes/OpenShift
- Demonstrated expertise in microservices architecture design and implementation
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes principles, ingress controllers, sidecars, Envoy, and load balancing
- Experience with service mesh technologies, particularly Istio
- Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices (Jenkins, Tekton, GitOps/ArgoCD)
- Experience with monitoring and observability solutions (Elastic Stack)
- Knowledge of artifact management and security scanning (Artifactory, Sonarqube)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Java 21 features and implementation
- RedHat OpenShift certification or hands-on experience
- Cloud provider certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Experience with large-scale microservices environments (100 services)
- Background in developing security standards for containerized applications
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